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A little man fells a great oak.... >>

A big nose never spoiled a handsome face.... >>

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He that plants trees loves others besides himself.... (English) >>

If the pitcher knocks against a stone, woe to the pitcher; a... (Spanish) >>

A hangman is a good trade, he doth his work by daylight.... (Spanish) >>

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He who has two masters to serve must lie to one of them.... (Spanish) >>

He who is anxious for the death of another has a long rope to pull.

- French Proverb